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Newest first · UTC+11:00Protests persist at Iranian colleges as US military threat looms
This image from video circulating on social media shows protesters dancing and cheering around a bonfire as they take to the streets in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 9, 2026, despite an intensifying crackdown. (UGC via AP, File)
Anxiety at CNN over what Paramount's expected purchase will mean
A journalist records video near a CNN sign on an athletic field outside the Clements Recreation Center where the CNN/New York Times will host the Democratic presidential primary debate at Otterbein University, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Westerville, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
· https://apnews.com/author/david-bauder
Analysis by Kathryn Bermingham
Kathryn Bermingham is a journalist and digital producer with the ABC Adelaide team in South Australia.
By David Marchese
David Marchese is a broadcast journalist and has been reporting for the ABC since 2011.
I Swear director says Baftas 'let down' Tourette's campaigner
Kirk Jones, director of Bafta-winning film I Swear, has said John Davidson was "let down", after the Tourette's campaigner's racist slur was broadcast during the BBC's coverage of Sunday's ceremony.
· Paul Glynn and Helen Bushby
Hawaiʻi can't control ICE. Here's what lawmakers want to do instead
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green takes questions from media during the Western Governors’ Association meeting Nov. 20, 2025, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rebecca Noble, File)
· https://apnews.com/author/jeremy-hay-honolulu-civil-beat
Freed Venezuelan politician Enrique Márquez urges unity after Maduro’s ouster
Venezuelan opposition politician Enrique Marquez speaks to the press in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Feb 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)
· https://apnews.com/author/regina-garcia-cano
UK accused of spying on Irish journalist
British intelligence agency MI5 unlawfully spied on Irish journalist Vincent Kearney for eight years, his lawyers have told a tribunal in London. MI5 agents allegedly monitored Kearney’s calls, contacts, and movements while he reported from Northern Ireland.
· RT
Far-right activists harass Arab-Israeli journalist outside her home
Dozens of far-right activists protested loudly outside of Channel 13 journalist Lucy Aharish’s apartment building on Thursday, Israeli media reported.
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By Pokuah Frimpong
Pokuah Frimpong is a cadet journalist with the ABC Sport team, based in Sydney.
TBy Tom Saunders
Tom Saunders is a meteorologist with the ABC in NSW. He presents the weather in the 7PM TV news bulletin and contributes to online, radio and the News Channel. Tom began his career as an operational forecaster after studying atmospheric science at Macquarie University before taking a broadcast meteorology role with …
Milan tram derails and slams into a building, killing one person
MILAN, Italy — A tram derailed Friday and slammed into a building in the heart of Milan, killing one person and injuring more than two-dozen others, officials and Italian media said.
· Associated Press
2 journalists in Belarus imprisoned as part of a crackdown on free speech, media groups say
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko gestures during a meeting of the supreme council of the Union State with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Pavel Bednyakov, Pool)
· https://apnews.com/author/yuras-karmanau
Riding the rightwing algorithm to success: is Karl Stefanovic Australia’s Joe Rogan?
Pauline Hanson, Barnaby Joyce and Anthony Albanese have appeared on news host’s breakaway podcast, which has climbed to No 2 in Australian charts
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/amanda-meade
My Word: Tucker Carlson’s powerful ignorance - opinion
Journalist Amit Segal last week posted a photo of himself wearing a T-shirt sporting the words: “I don’t know when there will be an attack on Iran.” The writing on his back read: “There’s no point in asking me.” I have a different question for Segal: “Where did you buy that shirt?” I’m thinking of wearing it for Pur…
FBI fires agents linked to Trump classified documents case
At least ten FBI agents linked to the 2022 investigation into US President Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents and the search of his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida were dismissed on Wednesday, according to multiple media reports.
· RT
Agentes iraníes obstaculizaron la atención en hospitales llenos de manifestantes heridos
Esta imagen, tomada de un video verificado por The Associated Press, muestra a efectivos de las fuerzas de seguridad de Irán disparando en un patio en el exterior del Hospital Imán Jomeini, en Ilam, Irán, el 4 de enero de 2026. (UGC vía AP, archivo)
· https://apnews.com/author/sarah-el-deeb
CBS News and CNN staffers fear ‘disaster’ as Paramount wins Warner Bros battle
Decision by Netflix to walk away from takeover leaves workers anxious about possible merger of news networks
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/jeremy-barr
Carney visits India as Canada seeks to restore ties
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his wife Diana Fox Carney board a government plane in Ottawa on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)
Rosario Pamanang Panlasa showcases Filipino heritage cuisine and daily folk dance performances at Gateway Mall 2
NOW open at the Upper Ground Floor of Gateway Mall 2 in Cubao, Araneta City, Rosario Pamanang Panlasa brings a distinctly Filipino heritage dining experience to Metro Manila, combining traditional cuisine with live cultural performances in one vibrant setting. This feature is for newspaper publication to highlight t…
· The Manila Times
Iranian security agents harassed injured protesters in hospitals
In this photo obtained by The Associated Press, Iranians attend an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 9, 2026. (UGC via AP, File)
· https://apnews.com/author/sarah-el-deeb
The AI videos supercharging Russia's online disinformation campaigns
As any habitual social media user, King's College London professor Alan Read did not pay much heed to the occasional deepfakes that would flash up on his feed. Sometimes he would report them, other times he would simply scroll past.
· Daria Mosolova
‘Secrets of ancient Egypt’: Old Kingdom tombs, artifacts discovered on Nile's west bank
A group of rock-cut tombs dating back to the Old Kingdom were discovered by a team of archaeologists during recent excavations on the west bank of the Nile River, Egypt's Tourism and Antiquities Ministry announced on social media earlier this week.
Gabon in talks with Meta and TikTok over social media ban
Gabon is in talks with Meta and TikTok over the country’s social media ban, the communication ministry said on Thursday.
· AfricaNews
Award-winning short thriller set on a farm
Jamie, Ruth's son, turns up in the middle of the night with his nine-year-old daughter, threatening to kill his parents if they don't give him his share of the farm, instead of to his older brother.
Christian groups 'outraged' at Reform conference held in Church House
A number of Christian groups have spoken of their "shock and disappointment" that Reform UK was allowed to use the Church of England's headquarters for a press conference.
· Catherine Wyatt
How should journalists govern use of AI in their products?
The OpenAI logo is displayed on a cellphone with an image on a computer monitor generated by ChatGPT’s Dall-E text-to-image model, Dec. 8, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
· https://apnews.com/author/david-bauder
Ahmedabad becomes SriLankan Airlines' 10th destination in India - DailyNews
SriLankan Airlines unveiled strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing connectivity between India and Sri Lanka while further strengthening the time- honoured bond between the two nations at a special press conference in Delhi, India, alongside SATTE 2026, South Asia’s leading travel and tourism exhibition.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
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US plaintiff decries harmful social media addiction
LOS ANGELES, United States — The young woman at the center of a landmark social media addiction lawsuit testified on Thursday that YouTube and Instagram fueled her depression and suicidal thoughts as a child, a decline in her mental health that the defense attributed to a dysfunctional family and offline troubles.
· Agence France-Presse
‘Seems I’m not dead’: Magda Szubanski says she’s in remission after treatment for stage four cancer
The actor, 64, shares news in social media post, saying hopefully she will ‘keep the cancer at bay for a good long time’
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/amanda-meade
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Licensee prosecuted over rat spotted in Don Don Donki sushi chiller in Hong KongVideo on social media shows shopper recoiling as rodent scurries across boxes of sushi in display chiller at Tuen Mun supermarket.
OpenAI dice que autora de tiroteo masivo en Canadá abrió otra cuenta de ChatGPT para eludir veto
Cinta policial rodea una escuela en Tumbler Ridge, Columbia Británica, Canadá, el 12 de febrero de 2026, dos días después de un tiroteo masivo. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press vía AP, archivo)
Pageau's OT winner caps Islanders' rally past Canadiens 4-3 and Schaefer sets another rookie mark
New York Islanders’ Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) celebrates after his winning goal with teammates Simon Holmstrom (10), Casey Cizikas, second from left, and Matthew Schaefer (48) during overtime NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Dylan Larkin scores his 2nd goal of game in OT to lift Red Wings past Senators, 2-1
Detroit Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin (71) scores on Ottawa Senators’ goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) during overtime of an NHL hockey game, in Ottawa, Ontario, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press via AP)
Rebel Wilson court woes could drag into next year
Hopes of ending a series of legal actions against high-profile actor Rebel Wilson before the year is out are dwindling as she cops more barbs in the courtroom.Lawyers for Wilson made an application in the Federal Court today to move defamation proceedings against her to the NSW Supreme Court.The first lawsuit centre…
· Tom Wark
Riize tour finale to hit more cinema screens
Riize added more cinemas to broadcast live the last concert of its first international tour, label SM Entertainment said Friday.
· Hwang You-mee
Family of St. Lucia fishing boat captain seeks answers after deadly US strike
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Relatives of a boat captain from the eastern Caribbean island of St. Lucia told The Associated Press on Thursday that he has been missing since a recent U.S. strike on a suspected drug vessel in the region.
· https://apnews.com/author/anselm-gibbs
This Manly youngster played against future NFL stars. Now he's trying to crack the NRL
Hart is pushing for a first-grade debut with Manly this season. (Supplied: Manly Media/Joel Seeto)
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/nick-campton/13913790
OpenAI says Canada mass shooter evaded ban
Police tape surrounds a school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, Feb. 12, 2026, two days after a mass shooting. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Instagram to alert parents if teens 'repeatedly' search for self-harm terms
The new feature comes as other countries consider their own social media ban for teenagers. (ABC North Qld: Meghan Dansie)
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/jacqueline-howard/10714828
Bohemian Grove Membership List Leaked
An independent journalist has obtained and published what appears to be the 2023 attendance list for ultra-secretive Bohemian Grove, the annual summer encampment of the all-male Bohemian Club in Sonoma County, California, providing a rare look at the roster of American elites who gathered at the shadowy retreat.
· Tyler Durden
Instagram investigating AI profiles 'fetishising' disabled people
Instagram's parent company, Meta, is investigating AI-generated social media accounts that sexualise disabled people appearing on its platform.
· Jacob Evans
‘#Viral’: A Faustian tale about internet fame and anti-vax anxiety
Films trying to capture the fractious, chronically online nature of modern life are inevitably playing catch-up, but they don’t help themselves by adding a hashtag — that musty relic of 2010s social media — to their titles. Arriving in the wake of Daisuke Miyazaki’s “#Mito” and Kazuyoshi Kumakiri’s “#Manhole” (both …
· James Hadfield
N. Korea's Kim visits family mausoleum with newly elected party officials after congress
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited a mausoleum for his late grandfather and father with newly elected party officials after the country wrapped up a key party congress, state media reported Friday.
· Yonhap
All Matildas Asian Cup matches to be broadcast live on ABC radio
The ABC will have live radio calls of all Matildas games at the Women's Asian Cup. (Getty Images: Aryanna Frank/USSF)
By Lucy Kent
Lucy Kent is a producer at the ABC's 7.30 program. She has previously worked as a producer at Q+A and the Specialist Reporting Team (SRT). Lucy has also worked as journalist in the ABC's Melbourne newsroom and as a producer at Channel Nine, 3AW Melbourne and national sports radio network SEN.
'Fractured trust': Veteran Navy officer sacked from multicultural board after Israel posts
Shindy says she has "lost faith in the integrity of Multicultural NSW" and has accused the body of treating her with "suspicion rather than good faith", after she was sacked from a board position over social media posts. Credit: Mona Shindy
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